The median annual wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX is $25,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $27,620.
Pay spans roughly $20,740 at the 10th percentile to $37,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 3,840 people work as teaching assistants, except postsecondary in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX.
| Median (annual) | $25,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $27,620 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $20,740 |
| 90th percentile | $37,170 |
| Employment | 3,840 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.